Question

35 lbs of apples cost $420.
How much would 6 lbs cost?

Answer 1

6lbd would cost $72.

Explanation:

❃We can solve using proportion.

`(35 \: lbs)/(420 \: dollars) = (6 \: lbs)/(x) \\ \\ (2520)/(35) = (35x)/(35) \\ \\ x = 72`

Answer 2

$72

Explanation:

one lb costs $12 so just multiply it by 6